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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in e-learning technology have enabled learners all around the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is passable? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Nigeria to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding need for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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